1.
virtuous cycle; self-reinforcing positive loop
A situation in which one good result produces the conditions for the next, so improvement feeds on itself. Standard vocabulary in economic and business commentary.
Common collocations
- 好循環を生む: to create a virtuous cycle
- 好循環に入る: to enter a virtuous cycle
- 好循環が回り始める: for the cycle to start turning
Similar words
- 悪循環: vicious cycle — the far more frequently used of the pair, and the word to learn first.
Usage
Mostly written and formal: economics reporting, policy statements, and business planning. In casual speech people describe the same idea with いい流れ (a good run of things).
Related Words
Compare:
悪循環 (vicious cycle)